Providence Canyon Hike - Sat, Mar 19 2005

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Providence Canyon Hike

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Providence Canyon State Conservation Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 19 2005 9:00 am >> N/A

Registration Opens:

Mon, Jan 1 2007 12:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Mar 18 2005 11:59 pm

Event Duration:

per itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

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Number Registered So Far:

16 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Moderate to Strenuous (10 miles)

From the visitor center we will walk down to the canyon and well walk along all the canyons (they all have a different scenery) and then off to the trail, well briefly walk on a shallow river bed, and then in to the forrest. walking on the trail youll find some trails of Armadillo, well pass 3 primitive campsites, and well gradually go up hill and well have our first look of the canyon from the top. (Youll see a stop sign) well have lunch here since its quite scenic. From there well go down the trail briefly and back up again walking along a breathtaking view of the canyon on your left side. soon youll come to an area where there is abandoned cars youll see some of trees growing out of the car, from there well hike along the canyon edges (dont worry there is a nice wooden fence built by the state park) will hike for few more miles enjoying the views and eventually back to the visitor center. (This State Park is still one of my favorites)

If you enjoy nature photography youll enjoy this hike.

Required Items to Bring:
water

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Please see our Suggested Items for this trip.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Route 1, Lumpkin, GA 31815 Telephone- 229-838-6202 11:00am Providence Canyon State Park, Visitor Center. (They have a nice little display about the animal habitation and has a small film explaining how the canyon was formed) From Sandy Spring MARTA Station, turn right on to Abernathy, and drive back to GA-400. Go South to I-85, Go through down town Atlanta, Stay on I-85 After you pass I-285 drive approx 52 miles to I-185 South, Drive through Columbus, Just before you get to the entrance of Fort Benning, Exit #1 on to 27/280, go South on 27/280 for approx 12 miles, 27 and 280 separates, stay on 27, drive approx 19 miles, just before city of Lumpkin, turn right onto 39C (Youll see the sign for Providence Canyon State Conservation Park) drive approx 7 miles to the park. As you enter the visitor center is about 1 mile. Please pay Parking fee. (Since they dont have a physical address the distance is measured based on my map.)

Notes:

Are Dogs Permitted? No (since there is many interesting indigenous wild life living there)

Will this event occur rain or shine? Well have to check the weather conditions at the park.

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Cost Includes:

please share gas fare with your driver since the drive from car pool is about 3 hours. 50 cents at the toll booth, and $2.00 for parking at the State Park.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.